In June, I had the privilege of being invited to be part of the photography team for Engage!14 Bachelor Gulch. For those in the wedding industry, Engage! is a 3 day luxury wedding conference that happens twice a year. Industry leaders such as Sylvia Weinstock, Colin Cowie, Ceci Johnson, Bryan Raffanelli, Jes Gordon and Randy Fennoli speak, plus lots of networking time for the attendees. The attendees are all planners, photographers, stationers and other auxiliary wedding collaborators that work with discerning clients who hire them for their experience, trust, customer service, attention to detail and their knowledge of trends and what makes a great event.
This Engage Bachelor Gulch, set 2 hours outside of Denver at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, was the perfect backdrop for this event’s camp theme. Actually, I would call it glamping. We even had a nod toward Dirty Dancing with the talented Paige Chenault and Brian Worley doing the movie’s famous final dance. I would definitely say we all had the time of our lives. 🙂
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The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch mascot
The two lovely ladies responsible for creating this amazing learning event, Kathryn Arce and Rebecca Grinnals, of Engaging Concepts
Carly Roney, founder of The Knot
Randy Fenoli, Say Yes to the Dress
Loved this quote from Randy Fenoli:
“Trust your gut and let the universe work for you. Life is a roller coaster. You can throw your hands up and enjoy the ride or you can put your head over the side and puke. It’s your choice. When you fall flat on your face, the fall doesn’t define you. It’s getting back up that defines you.”
Gorgeous Welcome Party
A surprise engagement on the second day! One of the Ritz staff members was proposed to by her long-time boyfriend. I loved seeing all the reactions as people began to realize what was happening.
Chatting it up
Love fresh shucked oysters! Cocktail hour before the gala
I think Jes Gordon has some insider information about what the surprise was for the gala
Amazing decor done by Designworks. They are local to Colorado and made this space amazing in less than 24 hours!
Paige and Brian as Baby and Johnny. Let’s just say this was epic! Everyone wants another camping theme just so we can do this number again. Of course, the one time they do a dance number and I have to photograph it instead of dancing in it. oh well I got my boogie on later in the night
This was an epic Engage and I wonder what they will do next to top this one. 😉
Even more of my photos from Engage14
all the partners:
Official Event Photographers • CARLA TEN EYCK, SOFIA NEGRON, JOHN CAIN SARGENT, TAMMY SWALES, LAURA DeCARLO, CUSTOM PRESENTATION BOXES For Welcome Party, Hangover & Fun Kits • TAYLOR’D FAVORS || Registration: REGISTRATION DESIGN & DECOR • DESIGNWORKS, LINEN • Nuage Designs, OXYGEN BAR • VIE EVENTS || Opening Session: STAGE DESIGN & DECOR, DESIGNWORKS, OPENING SESSION CUSTOM LINEN • NUAGE DESIGNS || Western Wine & Cheese Break: FLORAL & DECOR, DESIGNWORKS, LINEN • Nuage Designs, GRAPHIC DESIGN, EVENT BRANDING & ON-SITE SHOW DIRECTOR • TRISHA HAY DESIGN, Trisha Hay, BRANDED GIFTING & ACCESSORIES • Concepted, Designed & Created by GIFTS FOR THE GOOD LIFE, NAMETAGS, ITINERARIES & AGENDAS, DESIGN & PRINTING • TWO PAPERDOLLS, PLANNING SUPPORT • Mountain Occasions & Tropical Occasions, DESIGN & DECOR • DESIGN WORKS BY DAVE & MIKE (Registration, General Session, Breaks Gifting Lounge & Gala, SPRING FLOWERS THROUGHOUT RESORT GROUNDS • NEWBERRY BROTHERS, AUDIO VISUAL • PSAV FOR RITZ-CARLTON BACHELOR GULCH Welcome Party ENTERTAINMENT • ELAN ARTISTS, DECOR, FURNITURE & LIGHTING • PINK MONKEY SOLUTIONS, FLORAL • BLOOM FLOWER SHOP, CATERING •EPICUREAN GROUP CATERING, ARTISAN COCKTAILS & BAR SERVICE • THE GRAND BEVY, BEER • CRAZY MOUNTAIN BREWERY, LINEN • NUAGE DESIGNS, SPECIALTY GIFTING, F&B SIGNAGE + MENUS • RICHARD’S NOTEBOOK, SPECIALTY FURNITURE PIECES, • ECLECTIC HIVE, FAUX FUR THROWS • SPLENDOR FOR YOUR GUESTS, MECHANICAL BULL + OXYGEN BARS • FUN PRODUCTIONS, CUPCAKES • SUGAR, BRANDED EVENT ACCESSORIES • HATS, CUPS, TRAY LINERS, NAPKINS, SPECIALTY COFFEES & HOT CHOCOLATE • ROCKY MOUNTAIN ESPRESSO, TENT, HEATERS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL • EVENT RENTS DENVER Tent Talks • Shelter Co Tents, Furniture & Accessories • Eclectic Hive >> Gala << EVENT DESIGN, DÉCOR, LIGHTING & FLORAL • DESIGNWORKS, MUSIC • WEST COAST MUSIC, PROFESSIONAL SOUND DESIGN SOUND INC. DANCE INSTRUCTION • Dance Follies, Specialty Desserts • sugar, LINEN • Nuage Designs NUAGE DESIGNS, CUSTOM LINEN NAPKINS • MYDrap